2024-02-22 07:10:00
FC Barcelona and Robert Lewandowski have not yet come close to advancing to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. In a match between two clubs in crisis, the Catalans only drew 1-1 away with Napoli. After an hour of play, Lewandowski scored a beautiful shot into the bottom corner. However, it was not enough, because 15 minutes later Victor Osimhen equalized. But did he really do it in accordance with the regulations? This is where doubts arose.
This is how FC Barcelona lost their Champions League victory. Confusion at the goal. “He knocked me to the ground”
All because of the behavior of the Nigerian striker just before receiving the ball. While waiting for a pass from Anguissa, he had a fierce tussle with FC Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez in the penalty area. The video clearly shows that he was grabbing his arms. At the last moment, the Spanish defender fell over and Osimhen easily controlled the ball, turned and shot on the ground, right past the helpless Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Referee Felix Zwayer did not detect a foul in this situation and allowed the goal. According to former international referee Rafał Rostkowski, he acted wrongly. – The most important thing in this action was Osimhen’s tripping, which illegally blocked the Barcelona defender. As a result, Martinez lost the chance to play the ball. The Napoli player also used his hand or hands in the clash with the Barcelona player, and this might have additionally resulted in the Nigerian knocking the Barcelona defender to the ground. – he explained in an interview with “Przegląd Sportowy”.
Rostkowski has no doubts. FC Barcelona hurt by the referee. “It was a foul by Osimhen”
Ultimately, the referee’s decision meant that FC Barcelona would go to the rematch at Montjuic without any advance payment. – It was certainly a very controversial situation and I would be inclined to think that it was a foul by Osimhen. If it weren’t for this, the Nigerian probably wouldn’t have been able to play the ball or score this goal, Rostkowski added.
The rematch between FC Barcelona and Napoli will take place on Tuesday, March 12 at the Estadi Olimpic in Barcelona. Start at 9:00 p.m.
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